Glenn Beck, Common Sense

Glenn Beck, Common Sense

“If you believe this country is great, our government is out of control, if you believe it's time to put principles above parties, character above campaign promises and illogical methods to take back our great country, come with me and I ask you to read this book."

Some patriotic Americans enlighten and inspire us to reach our full potential, to believe with conviction what they believe within themselves. They understand that all actions have consequences to find commonsense solutions to the nation's problems. Mr. Beck does a good job of enlightening and stimulating the noggin. This short book is intended to be a primer for those new to politics. For those of us who have been paying attention all along, it is a refresher as to why Tea Party folks and alike are so angry at the current political situation and the book is energizing reading.

Glenn Beck piggybacks on a famous pamphlet "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine in order to inspire like-minded folks to action. This book is also part of his successful 9/12 project, which details nine principles and twelve values that would put America "back on course." Thomas Paine was an ordinary man who changed the course of history by penning Common Sense, the concise 1776 masterpiece that encouraged his fellow citizens to take control of America's future, and ultimately, her freedom.

Nearly two and a half centuries later, those very freedoms once again hang in the balance. Glenn Beck revisits Paine's powerful treatise with one purpose: to galvanize Americans to see past government's easy solutions, two-part monopoly, and illogical methods to take back our great country. I don't think anyone can be as patriotic as Mr. Beck. His book is honest, informative and enlightening. He shows how this country and government have deviated from these basic beliefs. Many of his points should be alarming to all Americans. A synopsis of the topics include: an out of control national debt, a tax code that seems designed to dole out favors to political supporters rather than raise revenue, a Congress that exempts itself from its own laws, gerrymandered districts that guarantee that there will be little competition in general elections, Eminent Domain abuse, and global warming and un-common sense.

Common Sense, his theme, worked cleverly with Thomas Paine's title 225 years ago, found in the second half of the book. The One Star review people have never read this book. They may have read the back cover and have decided they like the present coarse of action the country is on. Its a great afternoon read and it will encourage you go beyond your high school history book and learn more about this country's founding. Beck's book is a good read as a starter for many Americans to get involved in the debate on many issues from Health Care, Cap and Tax, etc. Read on my friends.